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Suzanne Bonamici's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (OR) - District 1

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  • "But if the Supreme Court overturns #RoevWade, many states could and would ban abortion outright. When abortion is banned it doesn't go away; it just becomes more dangerous. I lived through the days before Roe. We can't go back." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8296: "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8297: "Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Seniors pay into Social Security over a lifetime of work, and many rely on it for necessities like rent, food & medicine. Unfortunately, benefits haven’t kept up with rising costs. I'm proud to support #Secure2100 because it will expand benefits and strengthen the program." (x.com)
  • "Social Security is an earned benefit. We can protect and stabilize it by lifting the cap on income. It’s time to #ScrapTheCap." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (None)
  • Rated 97% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
  • "We should be using federal dollars to meet the needs of working families, not for a needless tax break." (x.com)
  • "With the bill they passed last evening, my colleagues across the aisle added $114.4 billion to the deficit by hampering the ability of the IRS to go after wealthy tax cheats. Making sure everyone pays their fair share shouldn’t be a partisan issue." (x.com)
  • Rated 10% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Social Security is an earned benefit. We can protect and stabilize it by lifting the cap on income. It’s time to #ScrapTheCap." (x.com)
  • "Today the wealthiest Americans hit the payroll tax cap and stop paying into Social Security. Congress should get rid the cap instead of cutting benefits as some Republicans have suggested. #ScrapTheCap" (x.com)
  • Rated 10% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Special interest groups have spent billions of dollars in the decade since Citizens United. We need a democracy that always puts people - not outside groups - first. I support the #DemocracyForAll amendment to finally #GetMoneyOut of our elections and #EndCitizensUnited." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (None)
  • Rated 95% by End Citizens United (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Breonna Taylor should still be alive today. Yesterday, the criminal justice system again failed Black Americans, especially Black women. This is unacceptable. We demand Sen. McConnell take up the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicingAct to reform police practices & prevent more deaths." (x.com)
  • "I rose today in strong support of the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act. Black lives matter. Black people in this country have been fighting for centuries for freedom, equality, and justice under the law." (x.com)
  • "The House passed the George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act almost two months ago to hold police accountable and make policy changes that will help to prevent these tragedies. The Senate must act; this is a matter of life or death." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "This is no way to run government. The short-term budget bill adds billions to an already bloated defense budget, and it does not have a commitment from Speaker Ryan to bring up a proposal to #ProtectDreamers" (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4350: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "Building an economy from the middle out and bottom up requires robust investments in our country’s economy, infrastructure, and people. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act do just that." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Moving Forward Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "During an acute shortage of affordable housing, House Republicans are trying to strip funding from programs that help finance affordable housing construction and provide rental assistance. Under their proposed budget, Oregon would lose close to $7 million." (x.com)
  • "Great news: the House passed a spending bill that includes close to $16.8 million in federal investments for NW Oregon! The projects included will address housing affordability, aging infrastructure, climate change, access to wraparound support services, and more." (x.com)
  • "Jailing people who are experiencing homelessness will not address the fundamental lack of affordable and supportive housing. I agree with my fellow Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness that we need to focus on the policies that actually secure housing for all." (x.com)
  • "The lack of affordable housing and child care hurts families and the economy. My Build Housing with Care Act would address both by encouraging the development of child care centers co-located with affordable housing." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7688: "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Building an economy from the middle out and bottom up requires robust investments in our country’s economy, infrastructure, and people. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act do just that." (x.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act will bring more good jobs in clean energy. Thanks to Vestas for a great tour of the Portland training center this week, where I learned about the work they do to grow a diverse and talented wind energy workforce." (x.com)
  • "I've spoken with Oregonians who have put off getting married, starting families, and buying homes—because of their student loan debt. The Biden administration’s historic decision to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt will transform lives." (x.com)
  • "I’ve been working to fix our broken student loan system since I was elected to Congress. The progress we’ve made under the Biden Administration is significant, and many more borrowers are finally seeing the forgiveness they’ve earned. #SOTU2024" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (None)
  • "Student debt relief is not a "bailout for the rich." It would give financial relief to thousands of Americans, many of whom have been paying their loans for years without seeing their balance decrease." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (None)
  • "Protecting the right to vote should not be partisan; in fact, in 2006 the Senate voted 98-0 to update the #VotingRightsAct. The House has passed the #ForThePeople Act to strengthen democracy & the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Senate must act." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act will bring more good jobs in clean energy. Thanks to Vestas for a great tour of the Portland training center this week, where I learned about the work they do to grow a diverse and talented wind energy workforce." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447: "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9: "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • "Trump wants to allow oil and gas drilling off the West Coast. That's infuriating. This administration seems willing to exploit any precious natural resource w/o regard for the consequences. Opening up #OurOcean to risky oil and gas exploration is the wrong direction, especially w/ #CleanEnergy on the rise." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1146: "Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1941: "Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by Gun Owners of America (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1446: "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1808: "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8: "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Access to affordable #healthcare matters to people in NW Oregon and across the country. The U.S. House passed ten bills to lower health care costs, protect people with pre-existing conditions, and address the high cost of prescription drugs. The Senate should pass them too." (x.com)
  • "It is unacceptable that so many in our country—particularly women of color—die during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Universal healthcare, paid family leave, and access to a full range of reproductive care are proven policies that reduce maternal mortality." (x.com)
  • "We must continue to work toward universal healthcare coverage." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Anyone who wants to force women to bear children should also support Medicare for All. And paid family leave. And affordable child care." (x.com)
  • "It is unacceptable that so many in our country—particularly women of color—die during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Universal healthcare, paid family leave, and access to a full range of reproductive care are proven policies that reduce maternal mortality." (x.com)
  • "We're done waiting for care. We're done waiting for paid leave. Everyone deserves care and #CareCantWait." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • "Access to affordable #healthcare matters to people in NW Oregon and across the country. The U.S. House passed ten bills to lower health care costs, protect people with pre-existing conditions, and address the high cost of prescription drugs. The Senate should pass them too." (x.com)
  • "Starting this year, people on Medicare will spend no more than $35 a month for insulin. That’s one of the many provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act that will help Oregonians and people across our country save money." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I’m relieved that the #TrumpShutdown has ended & Oregon’s federal employees and their families can start getting back to normal. But we must make sure it never happens again. I’m ready to work with my colleagues on effective border security solutions." (x.com)
  • Rated 8% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • Voted against HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5525: "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1603: "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 8% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1333: "NO BAN Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6: "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "I am wearing yellow and blue at the State of the Union tonight in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Putin’s war is immoral and outrageous. Until it ends, the U.S. will continue to aid Ukraine and punish Russia’s leadership through strong and comprehensive sanctions." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968: "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7108: "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833: "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7691: "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "I am wearing yellow and blue at the State of the Union tonight in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Putin’s war is immoral and outrageous. Until it ends, the U.S. will continue to aid Ukraine and punish Russia’s leadership through strong and comprehensive sanctions." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 7521: "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)

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